Water cannon – Engineering Evil

Riots erupt on streets of Istanbul after Turkish government clamps down on internet – Opponents say sweeping new powers are effort to hush-up corruption scandal

By Ralph Turchiano on February 9, 2014

Protestors are angry over far-reaching government powers to block web pages ‘within hours’ The demonstrators threw stones and set off fireworks after riot police fired water cannons Prime Minister says new powers have been introduced to protect privacy, not stifle… Read More ›

Water canon lined up in case of ‘austerity riots’

By Ralph Turchiano on January 22, 2014

Water cannon set to be deployed across Britain amid fears of more riots Senior officers say likelihood of future protests against the Government mean they could need permission to deploy water cannon in mainland Britain for the first time Police… Read More ›

China carrier a show of force as Japan tension festers:”China will never tolerate any bilateral actions by Japan that harm Chinese territorial sovereignty,” Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun said on Tuesday. “

By Ralph Turchiano on September 25, 2012

China’s first aircraft carrier, which was renovated from an old aircraft carrier that China bought from Ukraine in 1998, is seen docked at Dalian Port, in Dalian, Liaoning province in this September 22, 2012 file photo. China’s first aircraft carrier,… Read More ›